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February 20, 2025

UAE’s school students put their engineering skills to the test at Emirates Aviation University’s (EAU) eighth Water Rocket Competition, held in collaboration with Boeing [NYSE: BA]. The annual competition at EAU campus in Dubai aims to inspire innovation, encourage hands-on problem-solving, and ignite interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Students […]

February 18, 2025

Detailing commitment to accelerating net-zero transition and pioneering climate action, inclusion, and governance for a sustainable future Virtusa Corporation, a global leader in digital strategy, engineering, and IT services, has published its FY24 Sustainability Report. With a commitment to achieving Net-Zero by 2040 and sourcing 100% renewable energy by 2030, the company reports the significant […]

January 21, 2025

Hayleys Fentons Limited, a trailblazer in Sri Lanka’s engineering sector, has been honoured as the ‘Best One Stop Destination for Engineering Needs, Sri Lanka 2024’ at the prestigious International Business Magazine Awards. Held on 7th December 2024 in Dubai, the awards ceremony celebrates global businesses that excel in delivering outstanding solutions and driving innovation. A […]

December 10, 2024

Nishantha Hettiarachchi, Director of Engineering & Architecture at Sysco LABS, was a panelist in the “AI in Hospitality” session at the recently concluded SLASSCOM AI Asia Summit 2024. Drawing on over 20 years of experience, Nishantha highlighted the critical role of integrating AI into the hospitality and foodservice industries to stay competitive. The session delved […]

August 24, 2024

SLIIT successfully concluded its 3rd International Conference on Engineering and Technology (SICET 2024) organised by the Faculty of Engineering on July 24th and 25th, 2024 at Waters Edge, Battaramulla, and SLIIT Malabe. The conference, having established as a key annual event of the University and grown significantly since its inception, brought together academics, researchers, and […]

June 11, 2024

10% discount to be availed when Hayleys Solar power systems are financed via Seylan Solar Loans 06 June 2024, Colombo: Seylan Bank has announced a partnership with Hayleys Solar, the country’s leading Solar Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company. This collaboration aims to revolutionise access to sustainable energy solutions by offering customers an exclusive 10% […]

April 30, 2024

Dr. Gayashika Fernando serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Mechanical Engineering Department in the Faculty of Engineering in SLIIT. As the first-ever PhD to be produced by SLIIT’s Faculty of Engineering, she exemplifies determination, resilience, and a fervent commitment to advancing scientific knowledge through her remarkable journey. Dr. Fernando obtained her B.Sc. (Hons), in […]

March 27, 2024

The Engineering Faculty at SLIIT, distinguished as the nation’s premier non-state engineering institution, stands at the forefront of cultivating a new breed of highly skilled and industry-ready engineers. Fuelled by an unwavering commitment to excellence, SLIIT delivers a world-class educational experience that transcends conventional classroom learning paradigms. Boasting an experienced cadre of faculty members drawn […]

November 1, 2023

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has reached a milestone in its national initiative to propagate Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in Sri Lanka with the opening of the 150th STEM classroom donated by the Bank. The Bank’s Managing Director/CEO Mr Sanath Manatunge, Chief Financial Officer Mr Nandika Buddhipala, Deputy General […]

September 11, 2023

Alumex PLC, Sri Lanka’s most trusted aluminium brand and subsidiary of the Hayleys Group, has partnered with the Mechanical Engineering Department of the University of Moratuwa, to champion Sri Lanka’s inaugural formula electric car as the material sponsor at the “EXMO 2023” exhibition which is the University’s flagship engineering exhibition. Alumex provided vital support […]

Emirates Aviation University and Boeing inspire students to think STEM

Virtusa Releases Sustainability Report for FY2023-24

Hayleys Fentons Wins ‘Best One Stop Destination for Engineering Needs, Sri Lanka’ Title at International Business Magazine Awards 2024

Nishantha Hettiarachchi at SLASSCOM AI Asia Summit 2024

SLIIT successfully hosts SICET 2024 championing multidisciplinary approach to research and innovation

Seylan Bank and Hayleys Solar Join Forces to Empower Customers with Solar Solutions

Empowering Women in Engineering: Dr. Gayashika Fernando’s PhD Journey at SLIIT’s Faculty of Engineering

SLIIT Engineering : Nurturing Future-Ready Leaders for a Decade

ComBank donates milestone 150th STEM classroom

Alumex PLC selected as Material Sponsor for Sri Lanka’s First Ever Formula Electric Car